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Today is one of the hardest, and saddest days I have experienced in a while not, not since my father...

Naomi comments on Jan 8, 2020:

Hello. I know that sorrow and I know it hurts so much. Something which people who've never had dogs never understand. Take care.

Iran cultural sites: 22 images of UNESCO heritage sites

Naomi comments on Jan 7, 2020:

Hello. I've just watched the news about it just now. I don't like the sound of it. ISIS destroyed some UNESCO heritage sites, remember? That was out of order (meaning unacceptable in British English).

If you have seen the brilliant monologue by Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes you should read this ...

Naomi comments on Jan 7, 2020:

Hello. RG is pleasantly shocking on this occasion. :)

Ricky Gervais calls out dead celebrities for not being woke. 😂😂👻 Golden Globes...

Naomi comments on Jan 6, 2020:

Hello. He also said that the awarded shouldn't come on the stage to do political preaching, or something along those lines. I agree with him.

Bill Clinton initiated police action in Somalia (Black Hawk Down), ignored the massacres in Rwanda, ...

Naomi comments on Jan 5, 2020:

Hello. You're right about focusing on building generational wealth and on controlling community resources. I feel a little anxious about the fact that Iran has rather sophisticated IT technologies. Iran's revenge in the form of cyber attacks on the US (and the entire world) could affect ordinary people's daily lives, in which case it is no longer just about presidential politics... What do you think?

The host has some difficult questions about the rising anti semitism in the UK and the USA.

Naomi comments on Jan 5, 2020:

Hello. There are some conspiracy theories thrown around against Jews, no? Like Jews are taking over the world by secretly controlling governments or something like that? And some people seem to firmly believe those conspiracy theories. Still, it's odd that it's almost always black people who are attacking Orthodox Jews, and that the media don't seem to be interested in reporting violence against them... I found this article, by the way, which you might be interested in reading. https://www.vox.com/2020/1/3/21039446/anti-semitism-anti-orthodox-farrakhan-conspiracy-theories-bipartisan

The Absurdity of God Belief [youtube.com]

Naomi comments on Jan 5, 2020:

Hello. I love the way Brook describes God(s). Once a Christian told me "You seem like a very nice person and I like you. But since you don't believe in God, you'll still have to go to hell, I'm afraid." I didn't know how to respond to that.😅🙄

Have you ever come across this expression?

Naomi comments on Jan 5, 2020:

In Switzerland, they have a very distinctive political system; several leaders share the leadership in governing the country and they have up to 4 referendums a year over various policies. This is called direct democracy. This way, the voters are kept better-informed and have to take more responsibilities for their actions in decision-making at the same time, i.e. they are directly involved in politics. Interesting, no? Would you say this is a better form of democracy? Would the Swiss model work in your countries? This video explains it much better than me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5W45Va0cPE

So true........

Naomi comments on Jan 5, 2020:

And here - maybe? Lol

Did this conversation with Maxine Waters really take place or is it a hoax hoax?

Naomi comments on Jan 4, 2020:

Hello. Is she the one who is called something like the wicked witch of the West with a low IQ?

Bad jokes for the people A child asked his father, "How were people born?

Naomi comments on Jan 4, 2020:

You gave me a good start into the new year! Happy New Year!

Can Bernie Sanders Alter the Course of the Democratic Party?

Naomi comments on Jan 4, 2020:

Happy New Year to you. It's hard to generate a good conversation/discussion, no? Sigh...

Happy New Year to you all.

Naomi comments on Jan 3, 2020:

It could be "Laughing at Greta", it could be "Laughing at Obama", it could be "Laughing at Trump", and so on so forth. I personally find the immature act of creating such a group by adults (who are possibly dads and mums, and grandpas and grandmas) is absurd.

In real life it is a bit more complicated but here's the simple version.

Naomi comments on Jan 3, 2020:

Happy New Year to you. How about if the tax brackets are all removed and there is only one fixed tax rate for all? Would that work fair and square for both employers and employees?

Google search: great art 21st century [artspace.com] Not much there for me...

Naomi comments on Jan 2, 2020:

Happy New Year! I don't understand why these are regarded as "masterpieces". That's probably because I don't have the right eyes for the 21st century art. 😑

They're either stupid or evil.

Naomi comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Hello. How about Christian Democrats of America? I only know the name (I live in the UK) but aren't they left-wing Christians? They are democrats but they don't hate their religion, surely... do they?

Happy New Year!!

Naomi comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Happy New Year to you and yours!

I think this photo should be self explanatory.

Naomi comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Hello. So, the photo proves that it is not true that almost all the mass shooters are white. What else is the proof telling about mass shooting in American society in your opinion? Why are the media generating the notion that almost all the mass shooters are white? Peculiar, no?

🤔 🤨 Am I missing something here??? 🤔 🤨

Naomi comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Don't get triggered, don't get angry, or you're taking part in their ideology. Don't get sucked into it. Don't sleepwalk into it.

These people are truly malicious.

Naomi comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Hello. This looks shocking. It isn't like this all over California, surely... or is it? I don't live in the US, so you tell me.

Oh don't bother, somebody would need to open it first

Naomi comments on Dec 24, 2019:

And a thesaurus.

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. May you all have a wonderful holiday

Naomi comments on Dec 24, 2019:

Merry Christmas to you, too. X

Check out the comments.. [youtube.com]

Naomi comments on Dec 21, 2019:

Hello. Very interesting.

Some psychobabble egghead has this idiotic idea that words like nerd and geek should literally be ...

Naomi comments on Dec 21, 2019:

Hello. "Words like nerd and geek should literally be outlawed", says ONE academic, and it is immediately portrayed as this idea affecting the whole of the UK.🙄 PJW sometimes makes good points but on this occasion, I see his article as nothing but scaremongering, I'm afraid. He is a contrarian and conspiracy theorist, so I normally take what he says with a pinch of salt. He was deposed last month as part of a defamation lawsuit, re: Sandy Hook school shooting, against Infowars for which he is the editor. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/paul-watson-throws-alex-jones-under-the-bus-in-sandy-hook-case_n_5defdbf7e4b01a1f411d88b5?ri18n=true=1=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8=AQAAAMepleOdcw85hs3o3NjPsdXTP3OqP_nQcjcobiyHp9-Zf7KGZnbaWZNigt9KBKdh5UZv-OzJHp44iylCXdvwuwSMPYGWYq51f96NYoBnVPXIZeEiXRlB5vljfYyZ9Ppyael8AkD4agX3sFuqc01J9j_qVQAyz3204xdzQ-1piLjA

Today, I said "Have a nice Christmas." to a man, and he said "Who cares?

Naomi comments on Dec 21, 2019:

Don't they say that Christmas brings out the best in people? Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, everybody!

Rest assured, I'm thinking of you all.

Naomi comments on Dec 21, 2019:

You look like Santa, well, almost. Lol!

Are you in favour of ethnonationalism (ethnic-nationalism)?

Naomi comments on Dec 20, 2019:

According to Michael Ignatieff, a Canadian researcher, nationalism can take one of two forms, each defined by different kinds of belonging. On one hand, you've got "civic nationalism", in which national identity is defined by shared civic and political values (all citizens are part of the nation). On the other, you've got "ethnic nationalism", where belonging is defined by ethnic identity, language, religion, and similar traits. It's a form of nationalism with some strong opinions about who does, and does not, belong. Ethnonationalism sounds exclusive to me. https://study.com/academy/lesson/ethnic-nationalism-definition-theory-examples.html Recently, the Indian government passed a controversial citizenship law that is seen as discriminatory against Muslims. Indian lawmakers have approved legislation granting citizenship to migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, provided that they are Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, Parsis and Sikhs – but not if they are Muslim. This approach may not be ethnonationalist in a precise sense, but similar in that the state can determine who does and does not belong to the nation depending on their ethnicity. India is currently run by the Hindu nationalist-led government of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, or the "Hindutva" government, which adheres to an ideology seeking to establish the hegemony of Hindus and the Hindu way of life. Those who support Hindutva are fundamentalists (according to my Indian friends). Does that mean any ethnonationalist state could order the persecution of certain groups of "outsiders"? The removal of them. Could that lead to ethnic cleansing...?

When a government is required flow chart

Naomi comments on Dec 19, 2019:

Hello. These guys are tough. 😅

There have been many many derogatory memes thrown around and many many contemptuous comments posted ...

Naomi comments on Dec 18, 2019:

I kind of understand that when Greta speaks with anger, you may see a picture of yourself arguing with your own teen.😂 I also share the view that Greta has been used by adults; by politicians, by organisations including the UN, and even by her own parents. So, I have another question! Many people were annoyed to see Greta being invited by the UN to deliver her speech. Many shared the view that the UN treated her like the Messiah. Then, surely, the UN should be the target of derogatory remarks, yet it's always Greta who is subject to bashing. Why is that then? I really could do with a psychologist or anthropologist. 😂

There have been many many derogatory memes thrown around and many many contemptuous comments posted ...

Naomi comments on Dec 18, 2019:

I must be honest with myself. I do feel frustrated with the whole Greta thing in that so far, no other teens in the opposite stance have challenged Greta. I know there is a German girl who holds the opposite view to Greta. I saw her on YouTube. It would be great if the girls were given a chance to debate each other. Young people do need to talk about climate change among themselves. I'm not here to take sides. I'm not left or right, or up or down for that matter. I'm simply wondering about the "phenomenon" that it is LARGELY middle-aged men who get annoyed about Greta, and not only being annoyed about her, they have the urge to share derogatory memes and contemptuous comments on social media. Do you think middle-aged men (possibly on the left) would react the same way if a 16-year-old republican (right) acted like Greta in the opposite stance?

There have been many many derogatory memes thrown around and many many contemptuous comments posted ...

Naomi comments on Dec 18, 2019:

Especially middle-aged men on the right... Why? Peculiar, no? What does Greta do to push their buttons, so much so that they can't just ignore her and move on? Have we got any psychologists here?

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”...

Naomi comments on Dec 18, 2019:

Merry Christmas to you, too! X

Ok, this may finally be the end of the bad jokes for me.

Naomi comments on Dec 17, 2019:

You really are a terrible joke teller, JimbobNE. 😂 Why are you so obsessed with points, by the way?

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Naomi comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Hello. I was watching a short documentary about deepfakes a few days ago. Scary, no? It's already been used for political manipulation, apparently - in Africa, for example.

I cannot comprehend how anyone today can justify hatred of another ethnicity.

Naomi comments on Dec 16, 2019:

Hello. Is it just Jewish people you're feeling sorry for?

Someone should let Facci know that I'm about to ban him from this group.

Naomi comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Hello. Well, he might unblock you soon. Perhaps, he blocked you at the heat of the moment. It seems evident that he has strong views on certain things. Mind you, there are many members here who have firm beliefs, rightly or wrongly. For example, blanket attack on Muslims by Christians seems pretty common on this site (no personal offence; just an observation). I can't see any difference between that and Facci not thinking much of atheists, to be honest.

Muslims Flee Britain After Boris's Win - YouTube

Naomi comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Hello. It is easy to play the victim card. It is not Islamophobic to criticize Islam; it is not antisemitic to criticize the Israeli government; it is not anti-Buddhist to criticize Buddhism, and so on.

This is Piñatex® - Fabric made from pineapple leaf fibres

Naomi comments on Dec 15, 2019:

They seem well ahead of the game in tackling waste with their creative, innovative ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILJjIEbAFc8

Yaron Answers: How can the philosophy of Objectivism be reconciled with democracy? [youtube.com]

Naomi comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Hello. After YB said he was against democracy, he kind of diverged to talk about individual property right. What better alternative to democracy does he suggest, do you know?

GaMbLiNg ThReAd Now accepting bets in IDW coins that Trump will win in 2020.

Naomi comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Good on you! 😆

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Naomi comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Hello. Ancient China was very different from modern-day China. They invented many things which led to many technologies that are available today. This link is for a school project, but it lists top 20 Chinese inventions. https://china.usc.edu/sites/default/files/forums/Chinese%20Inventions.pdf It is refreshing to appreciate other countories' cultures without having political opinions on them.

The UK election wasn't a victory for the right.

Naomi comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Hello. I share your sentiment. My English friends tell me that there used to be "conviction politicians" - no longer. Sad that.

Eight Marxist Claims That May Surprise You

Naomi comments on Dec 12, 2019:

Hello. So much propaganda spewed out against Karl Marx, the Father of Communism, who didn't deny capitalism completely, and so much propaganda spewed out for Adam Smith, the Father of Capitalism, who didn't deny socialism completely... I find it hard to navigate my thoughts through clouds of propaganda!

The Tokyo Trials [youtu.be]

Naomi comments on Dec 12, 2019:

Hello. I find it is an interesting premise that only the leaders of countries that lost wars are charged as war criminals.

TruthFollower: the article is short, but the lead photo is hilarious [truthfollower.com]

Naomi comments on Dec 10, 2019:

Hello. Sounds familiar. 😂

I came across this article in "Lion's Roar".

Naomi comments on Dec 10, 2019:

Hello. Religion and politics go hand in hand, don't they, though it's not always the case, and Buddhism is no exception. It becomes evident once you become familiar with Asian history that Buddhists are no saints - sad that. I think any religious belief should be kept personal.

Just some good British humor.

Naomi comments on Dec 9, 2019:

Clever!

Revised WH Christmas Ornament from FLOTUS

Naomi comments on Dec 9, 2019:

Don, you're back! How are you? I thought you were in St. Louis. 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=z_E7pHISpQo=emb_logo

'Your right is someone's responsibility.

Naomi comments on Dec 8, 2019:

I should think that maintaining good health essentially comes under individual responsibilities. One should take care of one's health by eating well, exercising well, etc. Because I'm entitled to health, it shouldn't mean that I can damage my health and expect someone to fix it for me. Health is a human right, i.e., a legal entitlement, and it means that the state is obliged to protect it. When my right is someone's responsibility, that also means someone's right is my responsibility. It then means that everyone's responsible for everyone else's health, in other words, it is the responsibility of the entire society, i.e., collective responsibility. I understand that health is part of the right to live, which is also a human right. Some people were born with ill health, e.g., chronic diseases, disabilities, etc. In that case, they were already deprived of the right to live at the very beginning of their lives. It seems wrong if they have to find money by themselves for the medical treatment they need. I should think that they're entitled to ask the society for help. Because the state is obliged to protect the right to health, does that mean the state should also be obliged to provide all the medical treatment everyone needs? For example, having a baby (without any complication, that is) or cosmetic surgeries may not be covered by a national healthcare system; they may not be considered as illnesses. I also think it is OK that people are given the choice to access private healthcare services if they can afford and if they continue to pay tax to support the NHS. In the case where only private healthcare services are available, then, perhaps the state should monitor and regulate them to ensure that the standard of healthcare is kept high and that all prices are kept low so that everybody can afford the medical care they need. That is my train of thought, so far... It's complicated!

Say what now?

Naomi comments on Dec 8, 2019:

...What are they wearing...? 🤢🤢🤢

Banana 🍌 plus duct tape = $150,000. But does it = art? [ctvnews.ca]